Building resilient mountain communities through health, access and connection.
From recovery to long-term resilience, we invest in what helps our hometown thrive.
our mission
Mountain Strong supports resilient, healthy, and opportunity-rich mountain communities. We work to address systemic gaps in access to care, education, recreation, and economic stability. By bringing together neighbors, volunteers, and partners, we invest in solutions that strengthen our region today and for generations to come.
women founders,
born and raised in WNC
7
$424K+
deployed directly back in to our communities
500+
$750K+
raised for
recovery
families
served
Four Pillars of Mountain Strong
WHAT WE DO
Mountain Strong
Free Clinic
Mental health services, urgent care, and health education
in Burnsville, NC. Opening Spring 2026.
Rememory project
Community healing through place-based storytelling, combining mental health, preservation and art.
Community Assistance
Bringing our communities together through events, traditions, and celebrations that keep us connected.
move mountains
Scholarship
$5,000 scholarships for Yancey & Mitchell County graduating seniors. Applications due April 17.
Seven friends. One group text. A movement.
When Hurricane Helene devastated the communities that raised us, we didn't wait for permission. We just got to work.
“They say mountain people take care of their own. I never really believed that. Until now.”
rooted in community. Powered by you.
Mountain Strong invests in solutions that are locally informed and focused on lasting impact. Your donation expands access to care, puts resources directly in the hands of families who need them, and strengthens the communities we all call home.